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Aortic pulse wave velocity measurement in systemic sclerosis patients.
Reumatismo - 20 Dec 2012
Colaci M, Giuggioli D, Manfredi A, Sebastiani M, Coppi F, Rossi R, Ferri C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is characterized by endothelial dysfunction and widespread microangiopathy. However, a macrovascular damage could be also associated. Aortic pulse wave velocity (aPWV) is known to be a reliable indicator of arterial stiffness and a useful prognostic predictor of cardiovascular events. Moreover, aPWV may be easily measured by non-invasive, user-friendly tool. Aim of our study...
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